The day has finally arrived! The epic vacation you planned for your family last year is about to start, and the “things to pack” list has been checked and double checked. But wait, it is the 21st Century now. Your checklist should have a lot more than just clothing, toiletries and “shut the garage door” on it.

What happens when you arrive in India and you realize you forgot to bring the big map of India?! Well, there is app for this now! Whether you are packing bikinis and tanning oil for the tropics or Uggs and fur for the snow, these five apps should be on your tablet while traveling!

Airbnb allows users to unlock the doors to inspiring and unique accommodations around the world. This award-winning App allows everyone to list, discover and book any of these distinctive spaces – from a private apartment to a private island. Whether it is a mansion in Malibu or a hut in Tahiti, Airbnb has you covered.

Tripit allows users to have all travel plans and information in one, secure area. No more frantic searching for confirmation emails in your inbox, or worse yet, hunting down that pesky manila folder. TripIt is an easier way to organize and share travel.

For the travel adventures on the road, Waze is the community based traffic and navigation app. Waze allows users to join forces with other drivers nearby to outsmart traffic, save time & gas money, and improve everyone’s daily commute. This app collects real-time data from the 50 million + uses.

Remember those postcard things?! Well, no more need for those old things you had to send via snail mail. Postagram turns your smartphones, tablets, Instagram, Facebook andDropbox photos into a beautiful postcard delivered by mail. Users are also able to customize the text that goes along with the postagram.

There are hundreds of translation apps out there, but Jibbigo is by far the best one – especially for international travel. This is a free, online voice translator that allows users to translate words and phrase into 20 + other languages. Jibbigo – funny name/serious translator.

There you have it, some of the best travel apps that people should take advantage of while traveling. Now, don’t keep these a secret! Go and share with all of your friends, family and relations. Happy travels to you!